Gardenia

Zinnia

Gardenia and Zinnia

Gardenia

Zinnia

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Color

White, Yellow

Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size

0"0"

0 0

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Fragrance

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Oval

Dome

Height

5.00 cm15.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

5.00 cm15.00 cm

0.5 50

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Line

Silhouette

Blossom Texture

Blossom Size

0"0"

0 0

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Form

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part Sun

Full Sun

Watering

Diligently

Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Well-drained

Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

4.505.50

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium

Lime stone

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mealybugs

Aphids, Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot

Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew

Bloom Time

Spring Season

All Summer Season, Fall Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania

Mexico

Interesting Facts of

The national flower of Pakistan is Gardenia and is named after a famous botanist, Dr Alexander Garden.
It turns coffee colored brown if touched by water.

Zinnia is derived from German botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn's name and is the state flower of USA(Indiana).
Spanish call it mal de ojos which means sickness of the eye.

Lifespan

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

Habit

Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Cures abdominal diseases, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers

Cures Constipation

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties

Acts as an Astringent, Natural Healer

Culinary Uses

Preserved in honey, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams, Used in pickles, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Salads, Teas

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps, Utilized in making essential oils

Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

Occasional Uses

Wedding

Thanksgiving Day, Wedding

Allergy

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Itching

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Gardenia jasminoides

Zinnia Elegans

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Gentianales

Asterales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Rubiaceae

Asteraceae

Sub Family

Ixoroideae

Asteroideae

Genus

Number of Species

14222

3 25000

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About Gardenia and Zinnia

It is said that earth laughs with flowers. Be it Fragrant Flowers or non-fragrant flowers, they keep the surrounding cheerful. They are the best gift from mother earth. Let’s know about Gardenia and Zinnia facts like color, shape, fragrance, growing conditions and benefits in the sections below.

More about Gardenia and Zinnia Facts and color

You must be curious to know more about Gardenia and Zinnia facts and color. flowers.comparespecies.com will let you know all the Interesting Facts about Gardenia and Zinnia. Gardenia comes in White, Yellow colors whereas Zinnia flowers are with Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow colors. Other Gardenia and Zinnia facts will definitely amuse you.

Gardenia and Zinnia growing conditions

Absolute growing condition is the only key to keep plants in good health and in good shape. Let’s learn about essential Gardenia and Zinnia growing conditions. Gardenia requires Full Sun, Part Sun and Diligently watering with 4.50 of Well-drained soil. Zinnia needs Full Sun and Enough watering with 5.50 of Loamy, Sandy soil. Get other Gardenia and Zinnia facts in the sections below.

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Gardenia and Zinnia Classification

After knowing about various Gardenia and Zinnia facts, let's study their classification. Based on genetic and physical features, Gardenia and Zinnia classification starts with knowing their scientific name. The scientific name of Gardenia and Zinnia is Gardenia jasminoides and Zinnia Elegans respectively. Gardenia belongs to Rubiaceae family whereas Zinnia falls under Asteraceae family. Also check out Flowers by Color so as to plant colorful aroma in the garden.